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A very important thing to keep in mind when consid

A very important thing to keep in mind when considering “daytime” potty training vs “nighttime” potty training is this: one is much more in your (and your child’s) control. The other is very much in biology’s control!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Disclaimer: I’m a sleep expert, not a potty training expert. However, sleep and potty training often go hand-in-hand when it comes to toddlers and preschoolers, so I’ve worked with many, many families during this transition. And, so often, I find our desire to “night-time potty train” can really get in the way of good rest⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Research suggests that, in general, the physical maturity and readiness skills needed for successful DAYTIME toilet training may appear somewhere between 18 and 30 months of age; But, it’s completely normal for it to take months, or even years, longer for a child's body to mature enough for reliable NIGHTTIME dryness. Signs that she's ready to try switching to underwear at night may include:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🚼 Using the bathroom independently during the day, without having to be asked if she needs to go.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🚼 Consistently waking up dry in the morning⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If your child is exhibiting the above and is already a great sleeper, it’s unlikely that getting rid of nighttime diapers will be a challenge to her sleep. However, they are not exhibiting the above, it’s likely in the best interest of their healthy sleep habits to avoid pushing forward with “nighttime potty training” until you are certain they are ready to stay dry at night⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Do you have a child who’s been potty trained? Did days and nights happen at the same time, or some weeks or months (or years) apart?

A list of my go-to Sleep Must Haves? Here you have

A list of my go-to Sleep Must Haves? Here you have it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✔️SLEEP BAGS: A sleep bag is essentially what you’d get if you combined all the best attributes of a cozy, comfy sleeping bag with a soft and lightweight baby blanket. We recommend them for a number of reasons, which we discuss in the blog.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✔️QUALITY CRIB MATTRESS: We talk a lot about room environment – Dark, quiet, peaceful, no distractions. But what about what baby sleeps ON? The crib mattress can go a long way towards healthy rest! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✔️BEDDING: We all want our littles to sleep in total comfort. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✔️BLACKOUT BLINDS: Children sleep more easily when not surrounded by loads of light and many distractions, so keep bright sunlight (or artificial light such as street lamps) out of your little one’s sleep space.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✔️SOUND MACHINE: If you live on a busy street, have a loud pet, or have an older child sometimes being loud and disturbing naptime, a sound machine may be a great idea! When using a sound machine, I recommend it be on a “white noise” setting, and that it runs continuously, not on a timer.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For more info on these items (and some links to shop) visit ➡️ thehappysleepcompany.com/sleep-must-haves⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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*NEW* Episode of #SleepCues Answering this weeks T

*NEW* Episode of #SleepCues Answering this weeks Top 5 Questions! From the newborn to the six month mark these questions are for you! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This week's questions highlight...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Toddlers and Wake Up Clocks⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Full overnight feeds transitioning into more full day time feeds⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Fighting mid day naps, when do to drop a to 2 naps⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Struggling to take the 3rd nap⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
- Wake windows⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have a question? Send it our way! We work hard answer everyone's questions and you might just hear yours on future episodes!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Oh, the dreaded Fall Back – the change in Daylig

Oh, the dreaded Fall Back – the change in Daylight Savings Time that occurs each autumn that has parents of already-early wakers wanting to run for the hills. Good news! There ARE ways to manage Daylight Savings Time that will result in much less stress for your family. Here are some options, depending on your child’s current sleep patterns and how well he adapts to changes in his scheduling:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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OPTION ONE: STATUS QUO⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The first option is to do nothing.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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OPTION TWO: SHIFT THE SCHEDULE IN ADVANCE⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The second option is to slowly change your child’s schedule over the course of a few days prior to the Daylight Savings change. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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OPTION THREE: SHIFT THE SCHEDULE AFTER THE TIME CHANGE⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
The third option is to stick to the regular schedule leading up to the time change and- once the day of the time change has passed – alter the schedule only as much as your child can handle.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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⬆️ LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST EPISODE on 'Daylight Savings – The dreaded fall back and how to deal' at thehappysleepcompany.com or search Sleep Cues on Apple and Spotify.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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